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2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
13%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
11,550miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350, 13% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,550 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While at a stop light vehicle suddenly surged forward plowing into vehicle in front causing four car collision. Vehicle on two prior occasions, had surged without incident. This occurred on a city street in vohess, nj. The cause is unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11407897, filed 2021-04, 64,650 miles

“When the vehicle's parking mechanism is engaged, the vehicle rolls several feet before coming to a complete stop; thereby endangering anyone in, near, or around the vehicle at that time from getting run over or, seriously injured by the moving vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10837160, filed 2016-02, 100 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. While driving on a level road surface and making a turn, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the driveshaft failed. The mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v900000 (power train). The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11244284, filed 2019-08, 74,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle crashed into a wall and the rear window broke. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated up to 19 MPH in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle then switched gears into drive independently, lunged forward, and crashed into the garage. The contact stated that there was extensive damage to the front and rear of the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10934032, filed 2016-12, 19,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz ML350. The contact stated that the gears were slipping intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the software command system needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired but within five days, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the gear slipped into drive and crashed into a fire hydrant. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10676584, filed 2015-01, 3,600 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015713%
201446%
2013611%
201269%
201176%
200911%
200846%
20071720%
20064325%
2005522%
200413%

Other parts of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350

Engine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology